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Il Fornaio

About

  • 4.6 ( 50 reviews)
  • 10-50, $$, $$$
Day of the Week Opening Hours
Monday 11:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 11:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 11:30 - 22:00
Thursday 11:30 - 22:00
Friday 11:30 - 23:00
Saturday 11:30 - 23:00
Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Cuisines

  • 🍝 Italian
  • 🍕 Pizza

Dining Options

  • 💺 Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 🥡 Takeout
  • 🍽️ Table service
  • 📅 Reservations
  • 🍷 Serves Alcohol
  • 🪑 Highchairs Available
  • 🌳 Outdoor Seating
  • 🍸 Full Bar
  • 🍽️ Private Dining
  • 🍱 Lunch
  • 🍽️ Dinner

Recommended Reviews

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4.6
50 reviews
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Jackie Cermak
2018-10-11 on google

Private rooms for special occasions are pretty cozy

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Esther Urquiza
2018-10-09 on google

Such a great place to eat! Amazing customer service!

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Elias M
2018-09-08 on google

At the moment you arrive in this restaurant the stuff gives you a pleasant feeling. Very friendly stuff, it is a nice restaurant to hang out with friends or with your date. delicious cooking, talented chef, decent cost and courteous service. Highly recommended.

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Silver Caro
2018-09-01 on google

Service was excellent! Food was very delicious My kids enjoyed the Mac & Cheese

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bill ryan
2018-08-18 on google

I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Great food, service and atmosphere.

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Sergey Bebenin
2018-07-16 on google

High quality food and neat atmosphere.

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Amanda Navarro
2018-06-19 on google

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!! I went to a birthday event her lasr last weekend. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful. I will definitely be back 💃

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George Shum
2018-06-01 on google

Good service, but food is just average. The bread was a bit stale. We ordered risotto and ravioli...they were OK but not the best.

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Fernando argentieri
2018-04-26 on google

Food good but service at times do need is time..definitly... !!

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Balb over
2018-02-17 on google

The best Italian food I have ever eaten. Best service and very welcoming

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Benjamin Hoover
2018-02-16 on google

Excellent selection of superb Italian food. The dessert menu and wine selection are both great as well.

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Andres Di Stefano
2018-01-26 on google

One of our favorite places in pasadena.Ambient and service are amazing.The Manager is one of the most involved with customers ones I have experienced. The chef here is amazing too. All dishes are delicious and served very well.

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Jesse Golden
2017-10-24 on google

This is surely one of the best restaurants in the area. Anytime I go there I am profoundly pleased. They keep their very high level service and the highest level of dishes they offer. You definitely will enjoy this this restaurant. Warmly recommended.

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Rob
2017-10-09 on google

Il Fornaio is consistently good. This location has a great atmosphere and nice private rooms. They also have valet on Colorado Blvd.

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Andrew Tang
2017-08-27 on google

Excellent Italian food and great service. Highly recommended.

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abigail Lomingkit
2017-08-10 on google

depending on the location very good italian food. nice atmosphere. paired well with good wine and house made bread

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Victor Caballero
2017-07-08 on google

Good food and service.

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Paul O
2017-07-04 on google

Always good food and good service. The $20 corkage is a bit steep.

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Kyle Brabender
2017-06-26 on google

This is my favorite chain Italian restaurant! I've always received great service and good food. Also, check out this restaurant if you need to plan a larger party. The party rooms are gorgeous.

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William Lee
2017-06-23 on google

It isn't awful, but it's definitely not great. Service is lacking. Food is poorly prepared and overpriced. They're clearly going for the upscale Italian restaurant, but the execution is mediocre. I have no issue spending $65 on a steak when it is properly prepared, but they can't seem to pull it off. I'm sure I'll be back.

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Kenya Jones
2017-03-21 on google

Best pasta ever Hands down. If you want some real Italian food, guarantee this is the place to visit! This review is long over due!!!

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John Sackett
2017-03-19 on google

I had the chicken salad for lunch. It was very good. The seating outside is very nice and the area around the restaurant is fun to walk around.

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Julie Jenkins
2017-03-10 on google

Service has always been great for us. It is leisurely which is more European. They are dog friendly and had a dish of water for our dog. Love the food!

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CLAUDIA TORRES
2017-02-21 on google

It Is Absolutely Delectable.

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Cristina Bernes
2017-02-09 on google

Love this place! Wonderful restaurant! The food quality is superb!

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James Converse
2016-11-13 on google

This is one of the oldest restaurants in Old Town since Old Town was revamped ~30 years ago. My dad took me here when I was young. A staff member actually moved out of my way as I was walking by and signaled me to come through, like I was more important, even though I was just a kid. It was the first time this happened and I was surprised. I thought wow, what a nice place! Since then, the service has been no different, and the food is perfect every time.

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Blaze Schaefer
2016-10-15 on google

I simply loved their dishes. I always get excellent service here. The place is well kept and the cashiers are always very kind. Will come visit again.

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Sean McGartland
2016-10-05 on google

Very good service. Tasty meal.

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Yousef Almubarak
2016-09-26 on google

Big restaurant with above average taste Italian food. The staff are nice and the seating area is great. The pizzas are good. The downside is the meal sizes. They are small and in the high price side

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Gary Galperin
2016-09-07 on google

Fantastic service! Great bar and wine selection for the price! The food is quite good for the price and the ambient is absolutely perfect! A good choice!

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Bubba Ray
2016-09-02 on google

Lombarda menu has Osso Bucco which you must try before you die. It's a break shank braised with seasonal root vegetables served with saffron risotto. The kid's Mac and Cheese is incredible as well.

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Jose Villanueva
2016-08-21 on google

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Pasadena. I had the Ravioli de Lucana and my wife has the Cappellini Pompodoro. The food was very good and paired well with the white wine we ordered. They include some delicious bread while you wait ad decided de what to order. The staff is friendly and work hard to make sure you are well taken care of while you eat

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Murriel Hays
2016-08-20 on google

Delicious. Welk worth what you pay

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Irene Mazadiego
2016-07-17 on google

Very very good food and EXCELLENT fish plates! Alyssa is an excellent server and always is so helpful!

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Kara Scanlon
2016-07-06 on google

This is a great date night in Pasadena for Italian food! The service is great here! I love the squid ink risotto!

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Denton Johnson
2016-06-25 on google

Service was good.... sincere. Food arrived quickly. Thought the lamb should have been warmer when served.

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Uno Hopkins
2016-06-11 on google

Really nice place to sit outside with friends and have a drink.

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Jude Matas
2016-05-24 on google

Used to love but food has gone downhill. Pasta dishes just not what they used to be. Sorry.chosing other places lately. Too pricey not to get what we once did.oh and cocktails all taste the same there. Bar not they're strong point.shame because we've been going for years and beautiful venue,pls remedy, want to come back.

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Gess
2016-05-13 on google

Had Mild Fish with lemon caper sauce, spinach & garlic, & mashed potatoes. Very good. Spouse had Fettuccini alla Bolognese- good but needed more spices as it was very bland. Cannoli's were delish as usual.

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carl morandell
2016-05-11 on google

The GM is the most knowledgeable and friendly person you can meet! Bartenders were extremely friendly and helpful.

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Simone Cromer
2016-04-14 on google

A nice place for a holiday company party. Good food.

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Javier K
2016-04-06 on google

Good as always.

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Bodhi Wilson
2016-04-01 on google

I like to go with friends to this restaurant with my highest recommendations. I visit this place often. This recommendation is always successful. The dishes they serve are fantastic and the crew is very friendly and cooperative. always when we visit this place we have a lovely time. I recommend this place with pleasure.

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Ene George
2016-03-19 on google

Went for happy hour. Limited, but high quality happy hour menu. The bar service is friendly and helpful. Ambience is good. The happy hour cheese and meat platter comes with a glass of Lambrusco for around $10. Great deal ( if Lambrusco is your thing)

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Ron J
2016-03-04 on google

Delicious food and great atmosphere

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Derek McLaughlin
2016-02-27 on google

Loved the seasonal menu. Savanna, our server, was great!

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Stan Dela Cruz
2016-02-26 on google

This Italian resto is superb!, you should call for reservation but they always accept walk-ins but you should prepare to wait!Parking lot is secured and the place is romantic, they have outside sitting area too.You must try Pizza Cristina!!!

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Karyn Nireva
2016-02-13 on google

Pretty good, a little pricey. The food came out quick and the servers were very nice! Definitely reccomend for a romantic dinner or formal family gathering

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Tony Parodi
2016-02-12 on google

Fine Italian dining! I've had many things on the menu all of them awesome. The manager is a Class Act. You will not be disappointed

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Mia Voss
2016-02-11 on google

I'm a huge fan of the Il Fornaio chain. The service was great and the staff all seemed to be on the ball. We went for lunch on New Years Day right after the Parade and it was pleasantly packed. The bread is amazing (as always), we also had one of their pizzas (can't remember the name but it was packed with meat and cheese. My only problem with the meal was the Caprese. It was absolutely delicious but only came with 3 (we had 4 in our group) - we asked if the waiter could bring one more (figuring she'd just charge us a little extra). Another waiter brought us an entire plate and we figured they were just being nice and made a mistake in the kitchen since the plate they brought us was warm. Gotta tell ya - heated buff mozz over a large tomato is gross. The cheese was sticky and tomato was all smushy. When the bill came, they had charged us for the extra plate. We didn't make a fuss (we were with friends and they brought us).

Questions & Answers

No

Yes a parking structure i block west of Colorado Blvd

Espresso, cappuccino and a variety of others, some with spirits.

If you are worried about a DUI youve probably already had too much to drink, so dont drive regardless.

Not sure what Il Fornaio you eat at but where we go in Pasadena the service is awesome! We just left there for dinner and the service was very efficient. If you go to a nice restaurant to eat you shouldn't be a rush anyway! Go to McDonalds.
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